Weekend calendar

Lavenders

SAT Learn about growing lavender, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, 15416 S.E. 16th St., Bellevue; free (425-485-5942 or www.mgfkc.org/resources/demonstration-gardens/bellevue-demonstration-garden).

Puget Sound Bonsai Association auction

SAT Live and silent auctions of 100 finished bonsai trees, tree styling demo, critiques, snacks, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Weyerhaeuser Corporate Headquarters, 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S., Federal Way; free (206-280-9118 or psba.us).

Plant Sale & Pet Adoption Event

SAT-SUN Sale of perennials, annuals, vegetables, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; all proceeds support Furry Faces Foundation programs that support animals; rescue groups on site, dogs and cats available for adoption, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Furry Faces Foundation, 3809 46th Ave. S.W., Seattle (206-321-4729 or www.furryfaces.org).

Go Pink! Weekend Benefiting

Fred Hutchinson

Cancer Research Center

SAT-SUN Design demonstration, luncheon (noon Saturday, $15), raffle, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Wight's Home & Garden, 5026 196th S.W., Lynnwood (425-775-3636 or www.wights.com/events).

Plant Fair at

Glenwood Gardens

SAT-SUN Specialty plant vendors sale of shrubs, trees and perennials, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Glenwood Gardens, 15155 Glenwood Road S.W., Port Orchard (360-876-2449 or www.glenwood-gardens.com/events.html).

Wallingford Garden Tour

SUN Tour of private gardens, talk with the owners and designers, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Wallingford Neighborhood Office, 2100 N. 45th St., Seattle; $15, ages 11 and younger free (206-632-3165 or wallingford.org).

Hiking

Issaquah Alps Trails Club

SUN Cougar Mountain coal mining history 2-mile, slow-paced walk, water, food, daypack, hiking shoes required, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Issaquah Alps Trail Club clubhouse, First and Bush Streets, Issaquah (issaquahalps.org).

Hobbies

Northwest Pinball

& Gameroom Show

FRI-SUN 350 pinball and arcade games, free play, tournaments, world-record attempts, speakers, prizes, noon-midnight Friday; 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Seattle Center Northwest Rooms, north side of KeyArena, Seattle; $10-$40 (www.nwpinballshow.com).

Big Rock Classic Car

and Cycle Show

SAT Classic cars and motorcycles, food, music, vendors; proceeds benefit Prostate Cancer Research and Awareness, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Big Rock Park, 14020 N.E. Main St., Duvall; $20/vehicle show entry, free for spectators (425-501-3955 or www.bigrockclassiccarshow.com).

WSSCA Sports Cards and Collectibles Show

SAT-SUN Buy, sell and trade sports collectibles only, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Meridian Park Elementary School, 17077 Meridian Ave. N., Shoreline; $2 (206-914-1614 or www.wssca.net).

Pacific Northwest Postcard Club

SUN Pacific Northwest Postcard Club meeting for postcard and ephemera enthusiasts and collectors, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle; free (www.pnpcc.com).

Museum events

First Thursday

THU Free admission at Seattle museums,

• tours, music, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Seattle Art Museum, 100 University St., Seattle (206-654-3100 or www.seattleartmuseum.org).

• 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Experience Music Project, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle (206-770-2700 or www.emplive.org);

• 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park, 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle (206-654-3100 or www.seattleartmuseum.org);

• 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 S. King St., Seattle; free (206-623-5124 or wingluke.org);

• 5-9 p.m. Thursday; Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; regular admission $7.50-$14 (206-764-5720 or www.museumofflight.org).

Healthy Teeth Day,

Seattle Children's Museum

THU Free dental screenings for kids, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; dental-themed activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, The Children's Museum, Seattle Center House, Seattle; $6.50-$7.50 (206-441-1768 or www.thechildrensmuseum.org).

Scavenger Hunt Search Party at Seattle Art Museum

THU Decode the clues hidden in art in a race against time, 6 p.m. Thursday, Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle; $12-$25 (888-604-3350 or www.runbrainrun.com).

SAM Remix

FRI Performances, wearable art pavilion, DJs to celebrate final days of the "Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth" exhibit, ages 18 and older only, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Ave., Seattle; $12-$20 (206-654-3121 or www.seattleartmuseum.org).

Bellevue Arts Museum

free first Friday

FRI Art, craft and design, emphasizing the work of regional artists, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue; free (425-519-0770 or bellevuearts.org).

KidsQuest Children's Museum

FRI Indoor treehouse, garage workshop, waterways activities, free admission 5-8 p.m. Friday, Factoria Mall, 4091 Factoria Blvd. S.E., Bellevue (425-637-8100 or www.kidsquestmuseum.org).

First Fridays

Pre-Pub Gallery Talks

"Avatar: The Exhibition" opening day

SAT Props, costumes, interactive displays, concept models from the "Avatar" movie, opening noon Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Sept. 3, EMP|SFM, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle; $12-$15 (206-770-2700 or www.empmuseum.org).

Model Train Layout

Grand Opening

SAT Opening celebration for new Train Room permanent model train exhibit, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Edmonds Historical Museum, 118 Fifth Ave. N., Edmonds; $1-$2 (425-774-0900 or www.historicedmonds.org).

Free Fly Day at Flying Heritage Collection

SAT Vintage P-51 Mustangs fly, weather and mechanical conditions permitting, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Paine Field, 3407 109th St. S.W., Everett; free to watch flights; $8-$12 for museum entry (877-342-3404 or flyingheritage.com).

Mummies and Deadies Day

SAT Mothers Day/Fathers day event featuring "Wrapped: The Search for the Essential Mummy" exhibit with gallery tour, art activities, meet a camel, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; $6-$8 one adult free with one paid child admission (washingtonhistory.org).

Park events

Pacific Feast

THU Author Jennifer Hahn on local edible plants and "critters" by the shore, and photos and stories from her book "Pacific Feast: A Cook's Guide to West Coast Foraging and Cuisine," 7 p.m. Thursday, Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. S.E., McCollum Park, Everett; $5-$7 (425-316-8592 or www.streamkeeper.org).

Beach Naturalist Program

THU-SUN Explore the beach at low tide with a Seattle Aquarium naturalist, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday; 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, South Alki, Golden Gardens, Carkeek Park, Lincoln Park, Seattle; Seahurst Park, Burien; Richmond Beach and Des Moines Beach Park, Des Moines; free (206-386-4300 or www.seattleaquarium.org/document.doc?id=1299).

Seward Park Audubon Center

SAT Birding Basics lesson and walk through the park learning how to spot and ID birds, 8 a.m. Saturday, $5; Birds and Bees Super Saturday nature and craft activities for all ages, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, free; Naughty by Nature walk for ages 18 and older only, noon Saturday, $4; Seward Park Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; $5 (206-652-2444 or www.brownpapertickets.com/).

Seward Park Centennial:

Trail Dedication Ceremony

SAT Celebrate Seward Park's 100-year history, main trail renamed to reflect Native American history, s'mores at camp fire pit, 11 a.m.; trail dedication, noon; guided walking tours, 1 p.m. Saturday, Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; free (206-722-8160 or www.sewardparkcentennial.org/).

Cedar River

Watershed Institute

SAT Treasure tour or railroad history, ages 8 and older, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Cedar River Watershed Education Center, Cedar Falls Road Southeast, North Bend; $15, preregister (425-831-6780 or www.seattle.gov/util/crwec/).

Remlinger Farms

Spring Berry Festival

SAT-SUN Berry Festival, fun park, steam train ride, kiddie rides, animal barnyard, climbing wall, hay jump, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, $11.95-$14.12, farm market open 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Remlinger Farms, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation (425-333-4135 or www.remlingerfarms.com).

Touch a Truck

SUN Kenworth Truck Company hands-on opportunity for kids to explore heavy machinery and meet the people who build, protect and serve the Greater Seattle community; vehicles on display may include construction trucks, utility vehicles, emergency responders, tractor trailers, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; free (206-200-1014).

Performances

Those Fantabulous Fifties

THU, SAT Musical revue of music of the 1950s, all ages welcome, proceeds benefit senior center; prime rib dinner and show, 6 p.m. Thursday, $25; show only, 2 p.m. Saturday, $10; Senior Center of West Seattle, 4217 S.W. Oregon St., Seattle (206-932-4044).

Bellevue Jazz Festival

THU-SUN National artists, local musicians, high-school jazz band performances, Meydenbauer Center and venues around downtown Bellevue; $18-$98, some free (425-453-1223 or www.bellevuejazz.com ).

Columbia City BeatWalk

FRI Diverse live music at several venues within walking distance for one cover price, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Columbia City, Rainier Avenue South from South Edmunds Street to South Hudson Street, Seattle; $7, kids free (www.columbiacitybeatwalk.org).

Summer Concerts at the Locks

SAT-SUN Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; Boeing Employees Concert Band, 2 p.m. Saturday; Cascadia Jazz Band, 2 p.m. Sunday, 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle (206-783-7059).

Oklahoma!

SAT-SUN Outdoor performance of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Kitsap Forest Theater, 3000 Seabeck Highway, Bremerton; $8-$16 (206-542-7815 or www.foresttheater.com).

Shinjuru: Japan Relief

Taiko Concert

SUN Six taiko groups, all proceeds benefit disaster support in Japan, 5 p.m. Sunday, doors open 4:30 p.m., Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle; $17-$20 (uwjapanrelief.ticketbud.com/shinjiru).

Sales/Shopping

Queen Anne Farmers Market

opening Day

THU Opening day of the season with music, speakers, chef demo, 40 farmers and prepared food vendors, live music, 3-7:30 p.m. Thursday, West Crockett Street at Queen Avenue North, Seattle (206-428-1983 or www.qafma.net).

Lake City Farmers Market opening day

THU Opening for the season, produce, flowers, baked goods, 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, Northeast 125th Street and 28th Avenue Northeast, Seattle (206-547-2278 or seattlefarmersmarkets.org).

Port of Everett Public Auction

THU Abandoned boats sale, 9:15 a.m.; sale of conference center furniture, artwork, home electronics, home appliances and furniture, 10 a.m. Thursday, preview 8-9:15 a.m., Port of Everett, 404 14th St., Everett (425-486-1246 or murphyauction.com).

Phinney Farmers Market

opening day

FRI Opening for the season, produce, baked goods, flowers, 3-7 p.m. Fridays, Phinney Neighborhood Center parking lot, North 67th Street and Phinney Avenue North, Seattle (206-547-2278 or seattlefarmersmarkets.org).

Bothell Farmers Market

opening day

FRI Opening for the season, produce, flowers, crafts, noon-6 p.m. Fridays, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell (425-483-2250 or www.countryvillagebothell.com).

Garage Sale

FRI-SUN Huge sale, food available, proceeds benefit programs for the homeless, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, everything half-price 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, everything free noon-3 p.m. Sunday, St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church and Parish Hall, 13055 S.E. 192nd St., Renton (253-631-1940).

Punk Rock Flea Market

SAT 80 vendors, live music, food and drinks available, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, The Underground Events Center, 2407 First Ave., Seattle (www.punkrockfleamarketseattle.com).

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market opening day

SAT Opening for the season, produce, crafts, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, South 227th Street and Dock Street, Des Moines (www.dmfm.org).

Kent Farmers Market

opening day

SAT Opening for the season, produce, flowers, crafts, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Town Square Plaza, Second Avenue and Smith Street, Kent (www.kentfarmersmarket.com).

Meadowbrook

Farmers Market opening day

SUN Opening for the season, produce, meat, crafts, flowers, baked goods, children's craft activities, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, Seattle Waldorf School, 2728 N.E. 100th St., Seattle (www.meadowbrookfm.org).

Everett Farmers Market opening day

SUN Opening for the season, produce, baked goods, crafts, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Port Gardner Landing, West Marine View Drive and 16th Street, Everett (425-258-3356 or www.everettfarmersmarket.com)

Tours

Seattle Architecture Foundation

THU-SAT Walking tours, from Seattle Architecture Foundation, 1333 Fifth Ave., Rainier Square Atrium, Seattle; $15-$25 (800-838-3006 or www.seattlearchitecture.org);

• Architecture Greatest Hits, 10 a.m. Thursday;

• Design Details, 10 a.m. Friday;

• Pike/Pine: Cars, Bars and Dead Rock Stars, 10 a.m. Saturday from outside Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway, Seattle;

• Bellevue: 2.0 explores Bellevue's rapid growth, 10 a.m. Saturday from Bellevue Square Mall Center Court Information Desk, Northeast Sixth Street and Bellevue Way, Bellevue.

Friends of Olmsted Parks Walking Tour

SAT Walking tour of Olmsted-designed parks, 10 a.m. Saturday, Seward Park Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S., Seattle; free (www.seattle.gov/friendsofolmstedparks/).

Meadowbrook Farm guided tour

SAT Learn the history, flora and fauna of the park, for all ages, dress for hike, 10 a.m. Saturday, Snoqualmie Middle School, 9200 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie; free, no registration necessary (425-831-1900).

Snoqualmie Valley Railroad

SAT-SUN Five-mile train excursion on antique train through the Upper Snoqualmie Valley, noon, 1:30, 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie; $8-$12 (425-888-2010 or www.trainmuseum.org).

Open House at Camp Korey

SUN Tour the grounds, talent show, 1 p.m. Sunday, Camp Korey, 28901 N.E. Carnation Farm Road, Carnation; free (425-844-3275 or www.campkorey.com/openhouse).

Travel events

Europe Through

the Back Door

SAT Italy, 10 a.m. Saturday, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St., Edmonds; free reservations required (425-771-8303, ext. 298 or www.ricksteves.com).

Visual arts

Art in Occidental Park

THU Northwest Art Alliance artists show and sell their work including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, metal, wood, jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, Occidental Park, Occidental Avenue South and South Main Street, Seattle (206-525-5926 or www.firstthursdayseattle.comorwww.nwartalliance.com).

Seattle Art Walk

THU First Thursday preview of new shows at art galleries, 6 p.m. Thursday, Pioneer Square and downtown Seattle (www.pioneersquare.org). Fremont First Friday Art Walk

FRI Art displays in galleries and shops, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Fremont neighborhood, Seattle (www.fremontfirstfriday.com).

San Juan Island Artists' Studio Tour

SAT-SUN Self-guided tour of 14 studios, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Friday Harbor; free (360-378-7110 or www.sanjuanislandartists.com).

World War II photographs

ONGOING Photo exhibit of African-American soldiers in Seattle during the World War II era, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday through June 30, Douglass-Truth Library, 2300 E. Yesler Way, Seattle (206-684-4704 or www.spl.org).

Volunteer

National Trails Day,

Mercer Island

SAT Help Mountains to Sound Greenway build a new trail, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Mercer Island; preregister (206-812-0122 or www.mtsgreenway.org).

National Trails Day,

Issaquah

SAT Work party for families with kids ages 10 and older by Washington Trails Association, Cougar Mountain, Issaquah and other locations; preregister (206-625-1367 or www.wta.org).

National Trails Day,

Point Defiance

SAT Guided walk through the park, 8 a.m. from Zoo entry; trail maintenance projects, 9 a.m. Saturday, Owen Beach, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma (253-752-2596 or www.metroparkstacoma.org).

Iron Goat Trail

SAT Help Volunteers for Outdoor Washington and the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest repair winter storm damage, 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by free cookout, Iron Goat Trail, Skykomish; preregister (206-517-3019 or www.trailvolunteers.org).

Workshops

My Mother and Me

SAT For moms with daughters in grades 3-7, how to navigate relationships, growing up, family, through play, discussion and artistic collaboration, 10 a.m. Saturday, Swedish Medical Center/Issaquah Campus, 2005 N.W. Sammamish Road, Building B, Issaquah; $40 (206-335-9051 or www2.eventsvc.com/swedishhealth/calendar).